This workshop introduces the four major areas a school leader must impact in order to see change: School Culture, Instructional Practices, Student Engagement and Community Engagement. The workshop provides a framework and the necessary tools to connect the dots from hopes and dreams to daily realities to bring about positive change that helps you get […]
This workshop will offer participants insights on how their school can respond to the social justice movement. During the presentation participants will review historical milestones, look at systemic racism and its effect on education, and explore proactive ways to reduce bias and create equity in schools. Participants will recognize and share their thoughts on implicit […]
This workshop provides supervisors with information regarding the tenure process in New York City. Emphasis is placed on the legal ramifications of tenure law and suggestions to prepare tenure packets. Opportunities to share best practices and the need to provide examples of evidence of work are included in this workshop.
Equitable Access to High Quality Teaching & Instruction (Teaching Experience, Credentials, Diversity of Teaching Force) - Dr. Elam provides a 1-hour technical assistance (TA) office hour available for administrators for additional guidance on how to implement educational tools and templates that are designed for topics discussed in 3-hour sessions, such as: increasing K-12 Learning and […]
School leadership can be lonely, unpredictable and completely overwhelming. To prevent you from feeling alone, this workshop focuses on how to lead in a way that prioritizes student achievement and elevates school culture while honoring your strengths, personal style and time. To do this work well, you will focus on the 4 pillars of leadership: […]
This workshop is based on the book Trust-Based Observations: Maximizing Teaching and Learning by Craig Randall. The workshop explores the importance of building trusting relationships that inspire teachers to achieve greater results as they feel safe and supported. The workshop discusses steps that lead to building these relationships including providing reflective feedback to teachers. The […]
This hands on workshop addresses the processes and procedures for successfully documenting for the personnel file of school staff members. The presentation walks school leaders through all phases of an investigation into inappropriate and/or unprofessional behavior as well as dealing with due process issues, the summons conference and how to write the disciplinary document. There […]
This workshop presents ways that supervisors can support teachers in Running the Room. Rather than tackling a series of tasks and problems one after the other, a teacher who is ‘running the room’ understands their classroom as a complex web of desires and needs and human tendencies wherein every part affects the whole and it’s […]
In this independent session of the mental and physical wellness workshop series, participants will learn restorative centering through breathwork techniques, meditative practices, and sensory awareness focusing on self-care, renewal, and relaxation while incorporating breathing, mindfulness, and somatic movement. No experience needed; all abilities, ages, body types, genders, and cultures are welcomed. Comfortable clothing that allows […]
This workshop gives supervisors and school leaders the tools necessary for observing teachers of ELLs and for providing important feedback to improve their teaching practices for the ELL student--including ELLs with diverse needs. The workshop reviews the Danielson, SIOP, and other ELL observational models to further provide supervisors observational feedback support.
This workshop will support the understanding that change is happening faster than ever. School leaders learn to demonstrate adaptability and resilience in themselves and in those they lead. Participants will explore how to communicate a positive vision of change and identify behaviors of leaders who embrace change. (ST47)
Equitable Access to High Quality Curricula & Instruction (Access to/ Enrollment in Rigorous Coursework) - Dr. Elam facilitates a 3-hour interactive stand-alone workshops to discuss research and implement turn-around strategies and evidence-based equitable practices. Participants will build capacity to increase their effectiveness in professional development and/or strategic plans that address High-Leverage Priorities/Problems (HLP) to attain […]
Are you struggling to have challenging conversations at work? This workshop will introduce a 5-step approach called P.A.R.E.S to help serve as a guide for structuring thoughts and for cultivating an approach to challenging conversations. School leaders will recognize and distinguish the difference between a conversation, counseling session and formal disciplinary meeting. Participants will also […]
This workshop is to provide tips to prepare for the Principal Performance Observation (PPO) using the Multidimensional Principal Performance Rubric (MPPR). Participants will have an opportunity to review tools, reflect on previous PPOs, and revamp priority statements in preparation for their next PPO.
